Mercedes Benz C Class 2015 Sedan COMAND Operator Instruction Manual
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2055844400
COMAND
Operating Instructions
Order no. 6515 7750 13 Part no. 205 584 44 00 Edition NA 2014-03b
COMAND Operating Instructions
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Contents
3
Index ....................................................... 4
Operating safety ................................. 12
Overview and operation ..................... 15
System settings .................................. 35
Vehicle functions ................................ 47
Navigation ........................................... 61
Telephone .......................................... 101
Online and Internet ........................... 135
Radio .................................................. 153
Media ................................................. 163
Sound ................................................. 199
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 203
Index
4
1, 2, 3 ...
360° camera
Displaying images ............................ 53
Settings ........................................... 53
Switching on/off .............................. 52
911 emergency call .......................... 103
A
Acoustic locking confirmation
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 49
Adding bookmarks ............................ 149
Address book
Adding a new contact .................... 118
Adding information to a contact .... 118
Automatically importing contacts
from the phone .............................. 121
Browsing ........................................ 117
Calling up ....................................... 117
Changing the category of an
entry .............................................. 120
Changing the display and sorting
criteria for contacts ....................... 121
Deleting contacts ........................... 122
Deleting imported contacts ........... 123
Displaying contact details .............. 118
Editing a contact ............................ 120
Entering characters ......................... 28
Importing contacts ........................ 122
Introduction ................................... 116
Making a call ................................. 119
Receiving vCards ........................... 123
Saving a contact ............................ 121
Searching for a contact ................. 117
Sending e-mails ............................. 119
Sending text messages .................. 119
Starting route guidance ................. 119
Storing a phone number as a
speed dial number......................... 120
Voice tag ....................................... 120
Address entry menu ............................ 67
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ......................................... 26
Traffic announcements .................... 26
AGILITY SELECT
Setting the individual drive pro-
gram ................................................ 58
Alternative Route ................................ 83
Ambient lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 48
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Activating ....................................... 168
Gracenote®Media Database ......... 171
Playback options ........................... 168
Automatic folding mirror function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 50
Automatic locking feature
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 51
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 189
Switching to ................................... 189
Avoiding an area .................................. 95
B
Back button ......................................... 19
Bluetooth
®
Activating/deactivating ................... 42
Activating audio mode ................... 184
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 107
Connecting audio devices .............. 180
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 184
Device list ...................................... 181
Displaying connection details ........ 108
Entering the passcode ................... 106
External authorization (audio
device) ........................................... 182
Increasing the volume using
COMAND ....................................... 186
Interface ........................................ 102
Introduction ................................... 102
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 183
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 105
Starting playback if the Bluetooth®audio device has been
stopped ......................................... 184
Telephony ...................................... 104
Telephony notes ............................ 102
Index
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Burmester®surround sound system
Balance/fader ............................... 202
Calling up the sound menu ............ 201
Equalizer ........................................ 202
Equipment ..................................... 201
Buttons and controller ........................ 19
C
Call
Connecting .................................... 109
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 124
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 124
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 125
Car pool lanes ...................................... 66
Category list (music search) ............ 174
CD
Inserting ........................................ 166
Inserting/loading (DVD changer) ... 166
Notes on discs ............................... 173
Selecting a track ............................ 170
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble).................................. 200
Characters
Entering (navigation) ........................ 29
Climate control
COMAND ......................................... 54
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Ionization (COMAND) ....................... 57
Perfume atomizer (COMAND) .......... 57
Setting the air distribution
(COMAND) ....................................... 55
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ......... 55
Setting the climate mode
(COMAND) ....................................... 56
Setting the departure time
(COMAND) ....................................... 58
Setting the temperature
(COMAND) ....................................... 55
Switching on/off (COMAND) ........... 56
Switching the synchronizing func-
tion on/off (COMAND) ..................... 56
COMAND
Basic functions ................................ 26
Controller ......................................... 19
Display ............................................. 17
Settings ......................................... 150
Switching on/off .............................. 26
COMAND display
Cleaning instructions ....................... 18
Setting ............................................. 36
Contacts
Deleting ......................................... 122
Importing ....................................... 122
Controller ............................................. 19
Country-specific information (nav-
igation) ................................................. 94
D
Date format, setting ............................ 37
Day design, setting ............................. 36
Delayed switch-off time
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 51
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 126
Destination
Storing in the address book ............. 89
Destination (navigation)
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 75
Entering a point of interest .............. 72
Entering using geo-coordinates ....... 79
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps ................................................ 78
Keyword search ............................... 70
Saving .............................................. 89
Selecting an address book con-
tact as a destination ........................ 72
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ...........................................72
Dialing a number (telephone) ...........109
Display
Selecting the design ........................ 36
Switching on/off .............................. 36
DVD
Notes on discs ............................... 173
Removing/ejecting (DVD
changer) ........................................ 167
Index
6
E
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 49
E-mail
Answering ...................................... 132
Calling up the settings menu ......... 127
Changing the name of the e-mail
account .......................................... 129
Configuring an e-mail account ....... 128
Configuring the e-mails displayed..128
Deactivating the e-mail function .... 128
Deleting ......................................... 134
Displaying details ........................... 130
Downloading e-mails manually ...... 129
Editing text templates .................... 133
Forwarding ..................................... 132
Inbox .............................................. 129
Reading .......................................... 129
Saving the sender in the address
book .............................................. 134
Settings ......................................... 127
Storing the sender as a new entry
in the address book ....................... 133
Using a phone number in the text .. 133
Using text templates ......................132
Writing ........................................... 131
Entering the address (example) ......... 68
Entering the city .................................. 68
F
Factory setting (reset function) ......... 44
Favorites
Adding ............................................. 32
Deleting ........................................... 33
Displaying and calling up ................. 32
Moving ............................................. 33
Overview .......................................... 32
Renaming ......................................... 33
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 151
Favorites button .................................. 42
G
Google™ Local Search
Importing a destination/route ....... 138
Popular Searches........................... 139
Search ........................................... 137
Search history ............................... 139
Selecting a search position ............ 138
Selecting options for Local
Search ........................................... 139
Using as the destination ................ 138
GPS reception ...................................... 62
Gracenote®Media Database ............ 171
H
Handwriting recognition
Touchpad......................................... 23
Heading up (navigation) ..................... 91
Home address
Entering and saving ......................... 69
I
Incident (traffic report) ....................... 85
Interior motion sensor
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 52
Internet
Conditions for access .................... 136
Creating favorites .......................... 151
Entering the URL ............................ 147
Favorites manager ......................... 151
Favorites menu .............................. 152
Menu functions .............................. 148
Options menu ................................ 148
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 146
Searching for stations .................... 146
L
Lane recommendations
Explanation ...................................... 81
Presentation .................................... 81
Lights
Setting the ambient lighting
(COMAND) ....................................... 48
Locator lighting
Setting (COMAND) ........................... 50
Index
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M
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale .......................... 91
Building images ................................ 94
Elevation modeling ........................... 94
Heading ........................................... 91
Map settings .................................... 91
Moving ............................................. 64
North orientation ............................. 91
Notes ............................................... 91
Rotating the 3D map ........................ 93
Updating .......................................... 96
Map functions ...................................... 91
Media Interface
Mode ............................................. 186
Playback options ........................... 188
Search ........................................... 187
Selecting music files ...................... 187
Switching to Media Interface ......... 187
Video function ............................... 188
Media Register
Basic display.................................. 176
Calling up memory space informa-
tion ................................................ 179
Copying files.................................. 176
Deleting all files............................. 179
Renaming/deleting files................ 178
Selecting a playback mode ............ 180
Switching on .................................. 176
Media search
Category list.................................. 174
Current tracklist............................ 174
Keyword search ............................. 175
Music genres ................................. 175
Selecting by cover ......................... 174
Starting the media search .............. 173
Menu overview
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 166
Mercedes-Benz Apps ......................... 144
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 111
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 106
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 104
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 107
De-authorizing ............................... 108
Displaying Bluetooth®connection
details ............................................ 108
MP3
Copyright ....................................... 173
Notes ............................................. 171
Safety notes .................................. 165
MP3 mode
Stop and playback function ........... 170
N
Navigation
Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................... 26
Alternative route .............................. 83
Avoiding an area .............................. 94
Basic settings .................................. 64
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam .................................84
Calling up the compass display ........ 97
Calling up the menu......................... 97
Drive Information ............................. 98
Entering a destination ...................... 67
Entering a destination using the
map ................................................. 75
Entering a point of interest .............. 72
Entering characters (character
bar) .................................................. 29
GPS reception .................................. 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Info on navigation ............................ 98
Lane recommendation ..................... 81
Off-road/off-map (off-road desti-
nation) ............................................. 85
Online map display.......................... 97
Reading out traffic reports ............... 88
Repeating announcements .............. 82
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ..................... 72
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 142
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 64
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 64
Index
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Showing/hiding the menu ............... 63
Starting route calculation ................ 69
Switching announcements on/off ... 82
Switching to ..................................... 63
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................... 27
North orientation (navigation) ........... 91
O
Off-road ................................................ 85
Online and Internet functions
Destination/routes download ........ 140
Ending the connection ................... 137
Establishing a connection .............. 136
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 144
General notes ................................ 136
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 144
Options menu ................................ 145
Resetting settings .......................... 145
Setting options for destination/
route download.............................. 142
Specifying the ID for the down-
load ............................................... 142
P
Pause function
Video DVD ..................................... 196
Perfume atomizer
Setting the perfume intensity
(COMAND) ....................................... 57
Phone book
Adding a new contact .................... 115
Adding information to a contact .... 115
Calling up ....................................... 113
Deleting a contact ......................... 116
Displaying the details of an entry ... 114
Entering characters ......................... 28
Icon overview ................................. 113
Saving a contact ............................ 116
Searching for a contact ................. 114
Picture viewer
Changing view ............................... 197
Displaying pictures ........................ 197
Exiting the picture viewer .............. 198
POI (navigation)
Category .......................................... 74
Defining the position for the POI
search .............................................. 73
Entering ........................................... 72
Previous destinations (navigation) .... 90
Q
Quick access for audio and telephone
Changing the audio source .............. 25
Changing the station/music track ... 25
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 26
R
Radio
Overview ........................................ 154
Setting the waveband .................... 154
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 157
Storing stations ............................. 156
Switching on .................................. 154
Tagging music tracks (downloading/purchasing tracks from the
iTunes Store) ................................. 156
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 156
Read-aloud function
Automatic ........................................ 89
Read-aloud function for e-mails ....... 130
Real-time traffic reports ..................... 85
Rear view camera
Displaying the image ........................ 53
Receiving vCards ............................... 123
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 109
Reserve fuel level
Switching the function on/off in
COMAND ......................................... 66
Resetting (factory settings) ............... 44
Route (navigation)
Selecting an alternative route .......... 83
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ................................................. 64
Index
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Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................... 64
Starting calculation .......................... 69
Route guidance
Continue .......................................... 83
Freeway information ........................ 81
General notes .................................. 79
Lane recommendations ................... 81
Off-road ........................................... 85
Traffic reports .................................. 85
S
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 165
Using the telephone ....................... 102
Video DVD mode ........................... 191
SatRadio
Channel list updates ...................... 162
Displaying information ................... 161
Memory functions .......................... 160
Music and sports alerts ................. 160
Notes ............................................. 157
Registering .................................... 158
Selecting a category ...................... 159
Selecting a channel ....................... 159
Switching to ................................... 158
Tagging music tracks ..................... 161
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 168
Inserting ........................................ 168
Inserting/removing ........................ 167
Seat-belt adjustment function
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 50
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 155
Selecting the country .......................... 68
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 111
Settings
Sound settings ............................... 200
Setting the language
COMAND ......................................... 42
Setting the night design ..................... 36
Setting the text reader speed ............ 38
Setting the volume
Telephone calls................................ 26
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 204
Daily forecast ................................. 204
Detail information .......................... 205
Information chart ........................... 204
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 205
Switching on/off ........................... 204
Weather map ................................. 207
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide .................................. 212
Storm Watch Box ........................... 211
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 27
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 201
Calling up the sound menu ............ 200
Equalizer ........................................ 200
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 126
Setting up ...................................... 126
Station list ......................................... 156
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 196
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 156
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 164
Via the device list .......................... 165
Via the main function bar ...............165
Via the number keypad .................. 165
System settings
Bluetooth®....................................... 41
Date ................................................. 37
Importing/exporting data ................ 43
Language ......................................... 42
Text reader speed ............................ 38
Time .................................................37
Time zone ........................................ 38
Voice Control System ...................... 39
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ........... 109
Adding a call .................................. 110
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 26
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Index
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 106
Call lists ......................................... 123
Calls with several participants ....... 111
Call waiting .................................... 112
Conference calls ............................ 112
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 104
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................. 108
Deleting a speed dial preset.......... 126
Deleting messages ........................ 134
Displaying Bluetooth®connection
details ............................................ 108
Downloading messages manually .. 129
E-mail ............................................. 127
E-mail conditions ........................... 127
E-mail settings ............................... 127
Ending an active call ...................... 113
Entering a number ......................... 109
Entering phone numbers ................ 109
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ........................... 107
Function restrictions ...................... 103
Functions available during a call .... 110
General notes ................................ 102
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................. 112
Making a call ................................. 109
Message conditions ....................... 127
Message settings ........................... 127
Operating options .......................... 102
Phone book ....................................113
Reading messages ......................... 129
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 108
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................. 107
Rejecting a call (COMAND) ............ 109
Safety notes .................................. 102
Sending DTMF tones ......................111
Setting up a speed dial.................. 126
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) ................................................ 111
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................107
Switching the microphone on/off .. 111
Telephone menu overview ............. 103
Text message conditions ............... 127
Text messages (SMS) .................... 127
Text message settings ................... 127
Toggling ......................................... 111
Using the telephone ....................... 109
Writing e-mails ............................... 131
Writing text messages ................... 131
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 109
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 109
Text messages
Calling up the settings menu ......... 127
Configuring the text messages
displayed....................................... 128
Displaying details ........................... 130
Downloading manually ................... 129
Editing text templates .................... 133
Inbox .............................................. 129
Settings ......................................... 127
Using a phone number in the text .. 133
Using text templates ......................132
Writing ........................................... 131
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender.......................... 133
Deleting ......................................... 134
Reading .......................................... 129
Reading aloud ................................ 130
Storing sender in address book ..... 134
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 133
Time
Setting ............................................. 38
Setting the format ............................ 37
Setting the time ............................... 38
Setting the time/date format.......... 37
Setting the time zone ....................... 38
Touchpad
Calling up quick access for audio
and telephone .................................. 22
Changing the audio source .............. 25
Changing the input language for
handwriting recognition ................... 25
Changing the station/music track ... 25
Character suggestions ..................... 24
Deleting characters ......................... 24
Entering a space .............................. 24
Entering characters ......................... 23
Index
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Gesture control ................................ 21
Handwriting recognition ................... 23
Operating the touchpad ................... 21
Overview .......................................... 21
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone .............................................. 25
Switching input line ......................... 24
Tow-away alarm
Arming/deactivating (COMAND) ..... 52
Traffic jam function .............................84
Traffic reports
Calling up a list ................................ 86
Reading out on route ....................... 88
Real-time traffic report .................... 87
Trunk lid opening height restriction
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ....................................... 52
U
Updating the digital map .................... 96
USB audio mode
Selecting a track ............................ 170
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 168
V
Vehicle settings ................................... 48
Video
see Video DVD
Video-AUX
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 190
Switching to ................................... 190
Video DVD
Control option ................................ 192
DVD's control menu ...................... 194
DVD functions ............................... 195
DVD menu ..................................... 195
Function restrictions ...................... 192
Menu options .................................193
Notes on discs ............................... 192
Operation ....................................... 191
Overview ........................................ 193
Pause function ............................... 196
Picture settings .............................. 194
Playing conditions .......................... 192
Safety notes .................................. 191
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 196
Stop function ................................. 196
Switching to ................................... 193
Video menu ................................... 195
Voice Control System
Settings ........................................... 39
Volume, adjusting
Navigation messages ....................... 26
W
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route ... 78
Creating ........................................... 76
Editing .............................................. 77
Entering ........................................... 76
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low .......................... 78
Weather App (COMAND)
Closing ...........................................143
Opening ......................................... 143
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 207
Legend ...........................................211
Moving ........................................... 208
Showing/hiding layers ................... 208
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 208
Time stamp .................................... 211
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 207
Storing an area .............................. 207
WLAN
Activating .........................................39
Connecting the device ..................... 39
Operating safety
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Important safety notes
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as
intended and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle electronics, the general operating permit is rendered invalid.
WARNING
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If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destination without taking account of the following,
for example:
R
traffic lights
R
stop and yield signs
R
merging lanes
R
parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
R
other road and traffic rules and regulations
R
narrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation commands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor
all routes in an area. For example, a route may
have been diverted or the direction of a oneway street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over the system's driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions. Looking at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.)
Operating safety
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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA only: The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Canada only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Industry Canada licenseexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
1) These devices may not cause interference,
and
2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Correct use
WARNING
G
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as
intended and/or jeopardize the operating
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe thefollowing information when using
COMAND:
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the safety notes in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Roof antenna functionality (telephone, satellite radio, GPS) can be affected by the use of
roof carrier systems.
Attaching metalized retrofit film to the windshield may affect radio reception and have a
negative impact on all other antennas (e.g.
emergency antenna) in the vehicle interior.
Protection against theft: this device is
equipped with technical provisions to protect
it against theft. Further information on protection against theft can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:
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The vehicle's operating state
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Incidents
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Malfunctions
In general, this technical information documents the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
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operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluid levels
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the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position
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malfunctions and defects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes
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malfunctions in important system components. e.g. lights, brakes
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Operating safety
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vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. air bag
deployment, intervention of stability
control systems
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ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
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assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects
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assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions
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analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an accident
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optimize vehicle function
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical information can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
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repair services
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service processes
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warranties
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quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network
(including manufacturers) using special diagnostic devices. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the
information is deleted from the malfunction
memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if necessary, under consultation with an authorized
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
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accident reports
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damage to the vehicle
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witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case
of an emergency.
Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on licenses for free and Open
Source software used in your vehicle and in
the electronic components can be found on
this website: http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/opensource.
Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your COMAND system
may not be equipped with all the features
described. This also applies to safety-relevant
systems and functions. Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND system may differ
from that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are
restricted or unavailable while the vehicle is
in motion. You will notice this, for example,
because either you will not be able to select
certain menu items or a message will appear
to this effect.
Overview .............................................. 16
Touchpad ............................................. 21
Basic functions .................................... 26
Character entry (telephony) ............... 28
Character entry (navigation) .............. 29
Favorites .............................................. 32
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Overview and operation
Overview
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Overview
Components
Overview and operation
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COMAND display
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DVD changer/single DVD drive
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Touchpad
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Controller
COMAND consists of:
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the display
The COMAND display has 960 x 540 pixels.
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the DVD changer/single DVD drive
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the buttons
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the controller
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the touchpad
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ports in the center console (2 x USB, AUX)
An iPod®is connected via USB cable.
The controller and touchpad provide two options for entering characters and selecting functions.
Functions
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Radio/DAB radio
Internet radio, see Communication
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Media
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Media support: audio CD, MP3 CD, DVD
video, two connection options for USB or
Media Interface (e.g. iPod®), SD card,
Bluetooth audio, 10 GB Media Register
on the hard drive
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Music search using all media
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Sound system
You can select from two sound systems:
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Standard sound system
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Burmester®surround sound system
Overview
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Navigation system
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Navigation via the hard drive
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Destination entry using keyword search
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Realistic 3D map with textured city models
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Navigation functions such as Drive Information and Google™ Maps
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Dynamic route guidance with traffic
reports via SIRIUS satellite radio
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Communication
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Messaging functions (text messages,
email)
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Address book
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Internet browser
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Mercedes-Benz Apps with Google™
Local Search, Destination/Route Download, Weather, Facebook, Google™
Street View, Internet radio, stock prices,
news and much more
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Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website
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WLAN interface for the connection of a
smartphone to COMAND
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WLAN hotspot functionality to connect a
tablet PC or laptop in order to enable
access to the Internet using the customer's mobile phone
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SIRIUS Weather
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Weather data as an information chart
(current forecast, 5-day preview,
detailed information)
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Weather data on the weather map, for
example as rain radars, storm characteristics, and tracking of tropical cyclones
(hurricanes, typhoons)
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Vehicle functions
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Vehicle settings, such as ambient lighting, belt adjustment and tow-away alarm
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360° camera
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Rear view camera
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Climate control functions, such as climate mode, perfume atomizer and auxiliary heating
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AGILITY SELECT (individual drive program)
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Favorites button
Fast access to favorites functions using the
favorites button on the controller or on the
touchpad
Display
General notes
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Do not use the space in front of the display for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperaturecontrolled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may temporarily switch
off completely.
Overview and operation
Overview
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Overview
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A status bar with TA display can show
other displays
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Cover view
Overview and operation
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Main display field
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Climate control status display
The example shows media playback in SD
memory card mode.
Cleaning instructions
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Do not touch the display. The display has
a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is
a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a
commercially available microfiber cloth and
cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible
damage to the display. Then, dry the surface
with a dry microfiber cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline or
abrasive cleaning agents. These could damage the display surface.
Buttons and controller
Overview
:
Telephone, address book and Internet button
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Vehicle and system settings button
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Adjusts the volume or mutes
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Switches COMAND on/off
A
Favorites button
B
Back button
C
Navigation button
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Radio button
E
Media button
Overview
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Overview and operation
Back button
You can use the % button to exit a menu
or to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
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To exit the menu: briefly press the %
button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
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To call up the basic display: press the
% button for longer than two seconds.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Controller
With the controller in the center console you
can:
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select menu items on the display
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enter characters
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select a destination on the map
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save entries.
The controller can be:
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turned 3
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slid left or right 1
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slid forwards or back 4
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slid diagonally 2
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press briefly or press and hold 7
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Overview
Touchpad
Alternatively, you can use the touchpad to
select and enter information (Y page 21).
Multifunction steering wheel
Overview and operation
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Multifunction display
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Right control panel
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Left control panel
Left control panel
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Calls up the main menu
Press briefly:
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Scrolls in lists
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Selects a menu or function
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In the RadioRadio/MediaMedia menu:
opens the track or station list
and selects an audio track or
video scene
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In the TelephoneTelephone menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or a telephone
number
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:
Press and hold:
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Rapid scrolling in all lists
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In the RadioRadio/MediaMedia menu:
selects a station, audio track or
video scene using rapid scrolling
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In the TelephoneTelephone menu: starts
rapid scrolling if the phone book
is open
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In all menus: confirms the
selected entry in the list
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In the RadioRadio/MediaMedia menu:
opens the list of available radio
sources/media
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In the TelephoneTelephone menu:
switches to the phone book and
starts dialing the selected number
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Switches off the Voice Control System (see the separate operating
instructions)
%
Press briefly:
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Back
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In the RadioRadio/MediaMediamenu: dese-
lects the track or station list or
list of available radio sources/
media
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Hides display messages
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Exits the telephone book/redial
memory
%
Press and hold:
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Calls up the standard display in
the TripTrip menu
Right control panel
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Rejects or ends a call
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Exits phone book/redial memory
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Makes or accepts a call
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Switches to the redial memory
Touchpad
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W
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Adjusts the volume
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Mute
Switches on the Voice Control System (see the separate operating
instructions)
Touchpad
Touchpad overview
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Touch-sensitive surface
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Favorites button
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Calls up quick access for audio and telephone
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Back button
Using the touchpad, you can:
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select menu items in the display
(Y page 21).
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enter characters (handwriting recognition)
(Y page 23).
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control the active audio source
(Y page 25).
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create, manage and call up favorites
(Y page 32).
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enter destinations in navigation.
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save entries.
Further information on operating the touchpad (Y page 21).
Do not press your fingers too hard on the
touchpad. Do not use any sharp objects on
the touchpad. This can lead to damage to the
touchpad or to malfunctions.
Operating the touchpad
Selecting a menu item
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Use one finger to touch the touch-sensitive
surface.
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Glide your finger up, down, to the left or
right.
The selection in the display moves in
accordance with the direction of movement.
You can navigate in lists or menus in this way.
Confirming your selection
X
Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive
surface until you reach the pressure point.
A menu, an option or an application is
started.
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Touchpad
Calls up quick access for audio and telephone
X
Use two fingers to touch the lower part of
the touch-sensitive surface.
Overview and operation
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Glide your fingers up.
Quick access is displayed.
Further information on quick access for audio
and telephone (Y page 25).
Hiding the quick access for audio and
telephone
Operating the control for vehicle and
sound settings
X
Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced slightly apart.
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Turn both fingers clockwise.
The control setting is increased.
or
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Turn both fingers counter-clockwise.
The control setting is decreased.
Moving the map
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Use two fingers to touch the touch-sensitive surface.
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Glide your fingers down.
Quick access is hidden.
X
Use one finger to press the touch-sensitive
surface until you reach the pressure point.
The crosshair is shown.
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Touch the touch-sensitive surface again
with one finger.
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Glide your finger in any direction.
The map is moved is the direction of movement.
Zooming in on the map
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Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced slightly apart.
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Glide your fingers away from each other.
The map scale is magnified.
Touchpad
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Active input line
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Enters a space (Y page 24)
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Illustration of the touch-sensitive surface
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Deletes characters (Y page 24)
If the character that you have entered can be
interpreted in different ways, these options
are displayed. More information on the character suggestions (Y page 24).
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Overview and operation
Zooming out of the map
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Touch the touch-sensitive surface with two
fingers, spaced far apart.
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Glide your fingers towards each other.
The map scale is reduced.
Handwriting recognition
Handwriting recognition overview
You can use handwriting recognition for text,
numbers or characters in any input line.
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Back to handwriting recognition
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To use the phone book or text templates
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To change the input line or the position of
the cursor
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To change the input language
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Finishing character entry
X
To display the menu: press the touchpad.
Entering characters
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers
or characters has been selected.
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Use one finger to draw the desired character on the touch-sensitive surface.
The character recognized is entered in the
input line. You can draw the next character
on the touch-sensitive surface.
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Touchpad
If the character can be interpreted in different
ways, these options are displayed.
More information on the character suggestions (Y page 24).
Character suggestions
Overview and operation
:
Character recognized
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Character suggestions
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To select a character suggestion: turn the
controller.
The selected character is entered instead
of the automatically recognized character.
Character entry can be continued.
Entering a space
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers
or characters has been selected.
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Use your finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface and glide to the right.
A space is entered into the input line.
Switching input line
:
To change the input line or the position of
the cursor
X
Press the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
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To select Switching input line : glide to
the left or right and press.
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To select the desired input line: glide up or
down and press.
The selected input line is active and character entry can be continued.
Moving the cursor within the input line
Deleting characters
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers
or characters has been selected.
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Use your finger to touch the touch-sensitive surface and glide to the left.
The character last entered is deleted.
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To change the input line or the position of
the cursor
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Press the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
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To select Changing the cursor position :
glide to the left or right and press.
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To move the cursor: glide to the left or right.
Changing the input language for handwriting recognition
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers
or characters has been selected.
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Press the touchpad.
A symbol is shown.
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To select B: glide your finger to the left
or right and press.
The list of available input languages
appears.
X
To select a language: glide up or down and
press.
The input language for handwriting recognition has been changed.
Searching in lists
The phone book search is used as an example.
You determine the first letter of the contact
you are looking for with the first character you
enter.
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Draw the letter on the touchpad surface.
The first contact with the selected first
character is highlighted in the phone book.
Further information on handwriting recognition on the touchpad (Y page 23).
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Draw additional letters on the touchpad
surface one after another.
X
To complete the search and return to the
phone book: press the touchpad.
Touchpad
X
To switch from handwriting recognition
on the touchpad to character entry
using the controller: press the controller.
Character entry using the controller is
active.
Quick access for audio and telephone
Changing the station/music track
Depending on the audio source that is currently activated, you can use this function to
select the next station or music track.
X
Call up quick access (Y page 22).
The current audio source is displayed.
X
To select the previous or next station/
music track: glide to the right or left.
The selected station/music track is played.
Changing the audio source
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Overview and operation
Switching between the controller and
the touchpad as input device
Prerequisite: an input line for text, numbers
or characters has been selected.
X
To switch from character entry using
the controller to handwriting recognition on the touchpad: use one finger to
press the touchpad.
Handwriting recognition on the touchpad is
active.
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X
Call up quick access (Y page 22).
The current audio source is displayed.
X
To display the available audio sources:
glide down with one finger.
X
To select an audio source: glide your finger
to the left or right and press.
The selected audio source is played.
Sending DTMF tones
Overview and operation
The function is not supported by all mobile
phones (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions).
X
Call up quick access during a call
(Y page 22).
X
To select the desired characters: glide to
the left or right respectively and press.
Every character selected will be transmitted immediately.
Basic functions
Switching COMAND on/off
X
Press the u button on the center console to the right of the controller.
When you switch on COMAND, a warning
message will appear. COMAND calls up the
previously selected menu.
If you switch off COMAND, playback of the
current media source will also be switched
off.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume for media sources
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Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
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Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.
The volume of the media source currently
selected changes.
Adjusting the volume for traffic
announcements and navigation
announcements
During traffic or navigation announcements:
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Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
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Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.
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You can set the volume for navigation
announcements to be different from the
volume of the respective media source.
Adjusting the volume for phone calls
You can adjust the volume for hands-free
mode during a telephone call.
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Turn the thumbwheel to the right of the
controller.
or
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Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.
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Setting the volume for the Voice Control
System voice output, see the separate
operating instructions.
Basic functions
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Switching the sound on or off
Media source sound
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Press the thumbwheel beside the controller.
or
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Press the 8 button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
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When the sound is switched off, you will
see the , symbol in the status bar. If you
change the media source or change the
volume, the sound is automatically
switched on.
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Even if the sound is switched off, you will
still hear navigation system announcements.
Switching navigation announcements
off and on again
X
To switch off navigation announcements: press the thumbwheel beside the
controller during the announcement.
The SpokenSpoken drivingdriving recommendationsrecommendations
have been deactivated.have been deactivated. message
appears.
X
To switch navigation announcements
back on: switch COMAND off and then on
again (Y page 26).
or
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Start a new route calculation
(Y page 69).
or
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Select +: while route guidance is active,
show the menu and press the controller
(Y page 82).
Function menu
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Press the Õ button or the ß, $,
%, or Ø button.
Navigation: the map displays the current
vehicle position.
Radio: the basic menu of the last radio
mode set appears.
Media: the basic display for the last media
source set appears. In the example, SD
memory card mode is set.
Communication: the basic menu of the
last communication function set appears
(telephone, address book, Internet).
Vehicle functions: the basic display
appears.
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To show the menu: slide 4 the con-
troller.
The menu for the selected functions
appears. Depending on the operation, the
Overview and operation
Character entry (telephony)
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marking is shown in main function bar :
or menu bar ;.
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To select a menu item: turn and press the
controller.
Once you have selected a menu item
in :, the last menu set for the selected
function appears.
Menu bar ; provides options in SD memory card mode.
Selecting operating modes, sources
and functions
Overview and operation
You can choose from the available operating
modes, sources or functions to set for the
main functions.
Example: in the communication menu, you
can:
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switch to telephone mode
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call up the address book
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call up the Internet
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call up the digital operating instructions for
the telephone/®
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Press the % button.
If telephone mode was the last mode
selected, the last telephone display
selected will appear.
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To call up the menu: press the % but-
ton again.
or
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To select Tel/Tel/®: slide 5 and press the
controller.
The menu appears. PhonePhone is at the front.
X
To select Internet, for instance, turn and
press the controller.
Character entry (telephony)
Writing a text message is used as an example.
Further information on writing a text message
(Y page 131).
Entering characters:
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Turn and press the controller.
The character selected in character
bar ; is entered into telephone number
input line :.
Deleting characters:
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To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller.
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To select F: turn and press the controller.
The character last entered is deleted.
Switching input line:
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To switch to the bottom line of the character bar: slide VÆ the controller.
X
To select 5: turn and press the controller.
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